No prior research experience is required. Field station scientists provide safety briefings, neoprene gloves, and site instructions at every low-tide window.
Reef Construction
Spat Monitoring
Estuarine Cleanups
Haul cured oyster shell bags onto mudflats to form stable substrates for young spat attachment.
Track spat settlement density, water salinity, and oyster growth rates alongside estuarine researchers.
Remove marine debris from salt marshes to protect juvenile wildlife and fragile coastal flora.
Low-Tide Marsh Protocols
Restoration occurs during low tide on wet mudflats and salt marshes. The foundation supplies heavy-duty gloves, shell bags, and site transport, while volunteers bring sturdy mud boots and weather-appropriate clothing.
Work shifts run three to four hours in variable weather, from chilly morning coastal fog to bright estuarine sun. All volunteers receive a site safety briefing before stepping onto the marsh.
Register for Upcoming Builds
Sign up for individual low-tide shifts or submit inquiries for university and corporate group restoration days.